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NCVER’s ‘No Frills’ 2025 conference to explore diverse voices in VET

The National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) has today released the official discussion paper for the 34th National Vocational Education and Training (VET) Research Conference ‘No Frills’, setting the stage for exploring diverse voices across the vocational education and training (VET) sector.

New apprentice and trainee data out now

New data released today by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) show that the number of apprentices and trainees in training fell by the end of December 2024. This fall was driven in part by a reduction in commencements and an increase in trade completions.

New research shows what VET teachers need for student success

New research released today by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) reveals three key strategies that foster quality teaching practice for enabling vocational education and training (VET) students of diverse backgrounds and learning needs to succeed.

New apprentices and trainees data out now

New data released today by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) reveals there were fewer apprentices and trainees in-training and commencing training in the September quarter 2024; however, trade qualification completions increased.

Apprenticeship outcomes remain strong

The latest report from the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) shows apprentices and trainees experienced strong employment outcomes in 2024.

New apprentice and trainee data out now

New data released today by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) show a 14.3% increase in apprentice and trainee commencements in the June 2024 quarter, when compared with the June 2023 quarter.

New student outcomes data out now

The National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) has today released new data on the satisfaction, employment outcomes and reasons for non-completion of vocational education and training (VET) students.

New data on government funding for VET out now

New data released today by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) shows government expenditure on vocational education and training (VET) increased in 2023.

VET qualification completion rates 2023 out now

The latest report released today by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) shows completion rates for vocational education and training (VET) qualifications are holding steady.

New apprentice and trainee quarterly data out now

New data released today by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) shows a decline in the total number of apprentices and trainees in-training as of the end of March 2024, with differences emerging across trade and non-trade occupations.

More students in vocational education and training in 2023

The National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) has released its latest data, revealing a substantial increase in the number of students undertaking vocational education and training (VET).

Prior academic achievement influences ATAR success

A new report released today by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) explores the relationship between National Assessment Program — Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN), receiving an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR), and achieving a high ATAR (90 or above).

VET in Schools students increase in 2023

The latest data released today by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) show that the number of school students undertaking vocational education and training (VET) increased in 2023, when compared with the previous year.

Government-funded VET students up in 2023

A new report released today by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) shows government-funded vocational education and training (VET) numbers increased in 2023.